Definitions for Azimuth
ˈæz ə məθaz·imuth

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. azimuth, AZnoun

   the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. azimuthnoun

   An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.

2. azimuthnoun

   The quadrant of an azimuth circle.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuthnoun

   Etymology: Arab.

   1. The azimuth of the sun, or of a star, is an arch between the meridian of the place and any given vertical line.2. Magnetical azimuth, is an arch of the horizon contained between the sun’s azimuth circle and the magnetical meridian; or it is the apparent distance of the sun from the north or south point of the compass.3. Azimuth Compass, is an instrument used at sea for finding the sun’s magnetical azimuth.4. Azimuth Dial, is a dial whose style or gnomon is at right angles to the plane of the horizon.5.Azimuths, called also vertical circles, are great circles intersecting each other in the zenith and nadir, and cutting the horizon at right angles, in all the points thereof. Ephraim Chambers

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuth

   An azimuth ( (listen); from Arabic: اَلسُّمُوت, romanized: as-sumūt, lit. 'the directions') is an angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system. More specifically, it is the horizontal angle from a cardinal direction, most commonly north. Mathematically, the relative position vector from an observer (origin) to a point of interest is projected perpendicularly onto a reference plane (the horizontal plane); the angle between the projected vector and a reference vector on the reference plane is called the azimuth. When used as a celestial coordinate, the azimuth is the horizontal direction of a star or other astronomical object in the sky. The star is the point of interest, the reference plane is the local area (e.g. a circular area with a 5 km radius at sea level) around an observer on Earth's surface, and the reference vector points to true north. The azimuth is the angle between the north vector and the star's vector on the horizontal plane.Azimuth is usually measured in degrees (°). The concept is used in navigation, astronomy, engineering, mapping, mining, and ballistics.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuthnoun

   the quadrant of an azimuth circle

2. Azimuthnoun

   an arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying

3. Etymology: [OE. azimut, F. azimut, fr. Ar. as-sumt, pl. of as-samt a way, or perh., a point of the horizon and a circle extending to it from the zenith, as being the Arabic article: cf. It. azzimutto, Pg. azimuth, and Ar. samt-al-r's the vertex of the heaven. Cf. Zenith.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuth

   An azimuth is an angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system. The vector from an observer to a point of interest is projected perpendicularly onto a reference plane; the angle between the projected vector and a reference vector on the reference plane is called the azimuth. An example of an azimuth is the measurement of the position of a star in the sky. The star is the point of interest, the reference plane is the horizon or the surface of the sea, and the reference vector points to the north. The azimuth is the angle between the north vector and the perpendicular projection of the star down onto the horizon. Azimuth is usually measured in degrees. The concept is used in many practical applications including navigation, astronomy, engineering, mapping, mining and artillery.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuth

   az′im-uth, n. the arc of the horizon between the meridian of a place and a vertical circle passing through any celestial body.—adj. Az′imuthal, pertaining to the azimuth. [Ar. as-sumūt, as = al, the, sūmut, samt, direction. See Zenith.]

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Azimuth

   The angle between the plane of the meridian and the plane of an azimuth circle, q. v.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. azimuth

   Quantities may be expressed in positive quantities increasing in a clockwise direction, or in X, Y coordinates where south and west are negative. They may be referenced to true north or magnetic north depending on the particular weapon system used.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. azimuth

   A word borrowed from the Arabic. The complement of the amplitude, or an arc between the meridian of a place and any given vertical line.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. azimuthnoun

   Azimuth of a speeding bullet is the angle which will meet a perpendicular traveling target (in degrees).

   The azimuth of a lethal strike is nine degrees NW of zero

   Etymology: military English

   
   

   Submitted by overhear on June 6, 2022  

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   Azimuthnoun

   The instrument "azimuth" on a ship sailing on the sea.

   same as offered*

   Etymology: Sea navigation

   
   

   Submitted by ahmet_i on June 5, 2022  

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How to pronounce Azimuth?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Azimuth in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Azimuth in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Azimuth in a Sentence

1. Geoffrey Carter:

   The infrared looks for a flash from a gunshot and the acoustics listens for the bang, so we get the flash and the bang, and then we cue the operator. The accoustics get us very accurate azimuth, or bearing, to the threat. The combination of knowing the speed of light and the speed of sound, we’re able to get the distance in the time of arrival to the threat.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Azimuth
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Azimuth
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Azimuth
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azimuth
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Azimuth
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Azimuth
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Azimuth
8. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=Azimuth
9. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
10. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Azimuth